Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 14th November 2019
GK & Current Affairs Questions –November 2019
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Daily Current Affairs Questions – 14th November 2019
1.6th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Finance Conference was recently held in ________. A. New Delhi
B. Kolkata
C. Chandigarh
D. Mumbai
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. New Delhi
Explanation: This congress is co-organized in collaboration with four other global and regional associations:
(a) Confédération Internationale du Crédit Agricole (CICA)
(b) African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA)
(c) Asociación Latinoamericana de Instituciones Financieras Para el Desarrollo (ALIDE)
(d) Near East–North Africa Regional Agricultural Credit Association (NENARACA)
This congress aims to tackle in a multi-perspective setting on the opportunities, gaps & priority actions for developing sustainable and viable financial services.
2.The government of India formed a high-powered committee led by ______ to analyze and draft new water reforms. A. Mihir Shah
B. N Mishra
C. S Parthasarthy
D. Rashmi Desai
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Mihir Shah
Explanation: The committee is expected to produce a report within 6 months. The NWP (National Water Policy) currently in force was drafted in 2012. The objective of the National Water Policy, 2012 is to assess the existing situation, besides proposing a framework for a plan of action with a unified national perspective.
3.President has directed that Union minister ________ be assigned the charge of the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises in addition to his existing portfolios. A. Amit Shah
B. Smriti Irani
C. Harsimrat Kaur Badal
D. Prakash Javedekar
E. None of these
Correct Answer – D. Prakash Javedekar
Explanation: Arvind Sawant, Shiv Sena’s lone member in the Union Cabinet had resigned amid the political crisis in Maharashtra. Javadekar is already in charge of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
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4.Which state was placed under President’s Rule after a report from Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari? A. Maharashtra
B. Goa
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Haryana
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Maharashtra
Explanation: Approximately 20 days after Maharashtra Assembly results, the state is nowhere near getting a government. President’s rule has been imposed in the state for 6 months, after a long political impasse. It is worth mentioning that imposition of President rule in Maharashtra is the first instance in the history of the state. Overall, this is third time that Maharashtra has come under the central rule.
5.The growth forecast for FY20 has now come down to ____ from 6.1 per cent earlier, according to the SBI.
A. 5%
B. 5.5%
C. 5.7%
D. 5.8%
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. 5%
Explanation: The bank attributes this decline to:
• Low automobile sales
• Deceleration in air traffic movements
• Flattening of core sector growth
• Declining investment in construction and infrastructure
Apart from SBI, many other agencies – RBI, IMF, the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OCED) – have forecasted decline in India’s economic growth rates this fiscal.
6.Supreme Court upheld the disqualification of the 17 rebel Congress and JD(S) MLAs in ______ but allowed them to contest the upcoming bypolls in the state. A. Karnataka
B. Haryana
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Kerala
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Karnataka
Explanation: According to the SC, a speaker can’t disqualify an MLA till the end of the term of the assembly. In other words, the disqualified MLAs can contest the bypolls. If elected, the MLAs can become ministers in the state cabinet or hold public office.
7.The second edition of the Paris Peace Forum was recently held in _______. A. France
B. Spain
C. Norway
D. Netherlands
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. France
Explanation: Paris Peace Forum aims at finding solutions to global challenges such as climate change, terrorism, migration and cyber security. It maintains a specific focus on governance solutions in 6 major themes:
• Peace & Security
• Development
• Environment
• New technologies
• Inclusive economy
• Culture & Education
8.Kerala passed a resolution demanding the Union government to lift the travel restrictions on _____ linking Kerala and Karnataka. A. NH-766
B. NH-632
C. NH-410
D. NH-999
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. NH-766
Explanation: National Highway 766 connects the state with Karnataka through the Bandipur forest. It was declared a national highway in 1989, and later renamed NH 766. It serves as a survival route for the people of Wayanad. The night travel on the forest stretch of NH-766 is banned since 2009 to protect wildlife in the area.
9.______ unanimously passed a resolution urging the Akal Takht and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to allow Sikh women to sing hymns in the sanctum sanctorum of the Golden Temple. A. Punjab
B. Haryana
C. Delhi
D. UP
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Punjab
Explanation: The assembly requested the Akal Takht & SGPC to allow women to perform the prayer. Currently, women who sing Sikh hymns are allowed to perform kirtan in gurdwaras of Punjab, but not in the Golden Temple. The resolution will now be formally sent to the Akal Takht and the SGPC.
10.______ announced to bring “Project Zero” to India, which introduces additional proactive mechanisms and powerful tools to identify, block and remove counterfeits. A. Google
B. Amazon
C. Flipkart
D. Snapdeal
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Amazon
Explanation: Amazon has announced the launch of its Project Zero initiative in India to eliminate counterfeit products. It ensures that customers always receive authentic products when shopping on Amazon. It was launched earlier this year in various European nations such as France, Italy, Spain & the UK.
11.India attended the eighth session of the International Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) held in _____. A. Italy
B. UK
C. Russia
D. USA
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Italy
Explanation: The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture was adopted in November 2001. It is worth noting that the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources are key to ensuring that the world will produce enough food to feed its growing population.
12.Carrying the Make In India programme forward, the central government has now approved setting up of ___ medical device parks in the country. A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 4
Explanation: India is largely an importer of medical devices. Reportedly, the parks will be set up in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. The scheme proposes to provide Rs 25 crore or 70 per cent of the project cost of setting up of CFCs ( Common Facility Centres)
13.Children’s Day is celebrated with great fervour across India on ______. A. Nov 13
B. Nov 14
C. Nov 15
D. Nov 16
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Nov 14
Explanation: The day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, fondly called ‘Chacha Nehru’. Nehru was known for his love and affection for children. He regarded children as the ‘future of the country’. Before his death in 1964, India celebrated Children’s Day on November 20.
14.International Lavi fair was recently held in which among the following states? A. Punjab
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Telangana
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: The Lavi Fair is almost 400 years old. It dates back to the time when Raja Kehari Singh of Rampur Bushahr state signed a treaty to promote trade with Tibet. A three-day horse trade-cum-exhibition was also organised. The main attraction is the sale and purchase of Chamurthi horses — known as the ‘ship of the cold desert’.
15.Suranga Bawadi, situated in ______, has entered the World Monuments Watch List under “Ancient Water System of the Deccan Plateau” of the World Monument Funds.
A. Karnataka
B. UP
C. Bihar
D. West Bengal
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Karnataka
Explanation: Suranga Bawadi is an integral part of the ancient Karez system of supplying water. It was built in the 16th century of Adil Shahi-I in Vijayapura. With this inclusion, the Suranga Bawadi is expected to get funds for restoration within the next 2 years.
